Evolving Organisations (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Friday 11 February 17.40 - 20.30
Introductions
Groupwork and class discussions on the future of work

Saturday 12 February 9.00 - 15.45
Short lectures, group work and class discussions on organizational design

Friday 4 March 17.40 - 20.30
Introduction to organizational development methods

Saturday 5 March 9.00 - 15.45
Short lectures, group work and class discussions on organizational development methods

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Depending on the implementation, learning takes place in contact lessons, as independent studies, teamwork and/or online-studies. The course includes the assessment of one’s own learning.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show their competence via a demonstration. The demonstration must be agreed with the course teacher. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning Look at "Instructions to students (master)"

Intro

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of work. You will learn various approaches to organisational development and how to apply them ethically. You will also explore new ways of organising and learn to drive positive change in your workplace

Materials

A complete reading list with references supporting student learning will be presented in course Moodle

Teaching methods and instruction

This is an intensive course in flipped classroom style. It requires students to prepare for the classes before and between the intensive class weekends and attend classes. The teaching methods include readings, active learning approaches, class discussions, short lectures and (critical) reflection of students' past and current experiences with work practices and organisations. These learning methods have been designed to foster the following meta competences: complex problem solving, critical thinking, people management, coordinating with others and congnitive flexibility. Please note that there is a pre assignment for the course. Instructions will be sent to registered students mid-January.

Working life connections

Course themes and assignments relate to students’ own work and their work organisations

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

no exam

Internationality

International student body

Completion alternatives

Students requesting for RPL (recognition of prior learning) should prepare their applications (with the help of their tutoring teachers or Sanna Heiniö) and send them to Johanna Vuori by 17 January, 2022

Learning assignments

1. Pre-assignment 20 points. Based on recent literature on the future of work, the students will reflect their own future of work by drawing a mind-map. Instructions and literature will be sent mid-January 2022.

2. Interim assignment 20 points. Students will reflect paradoxical tensions in their own work by drawing a rich picture and writing a short essay. Instructions will be given during the first intensive weekend.

3. Final assignment 60 points. Students will apply two organisational development approaches to affect a paradoxical tension distinguished at an organization.

Assessment methods

Assessment components and their weights:
Pre assignment 20%
Interim assignment 20%
Final assignment 60%



Evaluation is based on reaching the learning outcomes
Grading
90 – 100 points, grade 5
80 – 89 points, grade 4
70 – 79 points, grade 3
60 – 69 points, grade 2
50 – 59 points, grade 1

Students submitting their final assignment later than 1 April will lose 1 point/day (maximum penalty -50 points)